The Los Angeles–Medellin route
Los Angeles International (LAX) to José María Córdova International (MDE) covers about 3,348 miles. This city pair is usually a connecting trip: about 3,348 miles of flying, with the shortest timed itineraries near 7 hours plus a layover. This page is a US-market guide in USD — not a ticket and not a live calendar.
For LAX–MDE we show about $269 on the low end and around $510 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. A $269 one-way is a sale-shaped guide, not a fare you can screenshot and demand. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
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Distance and time LAX–MDE
The map distance is about 3,348 miles. Without a regular nonstop from LAX to MDE, plan on 7 hours of flying plus a connection. Filter results by total trip time, not only by the number of stops.
Medellin is about 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles on standard time (America/Los_Angeles vs America/Bogota). Arrival clocks on MDE are local. That matters more on this pair than on a same-zone hop.
Most Los Angeles–Medellin journeys connect rather than fly nonstop from LAX. Timed one-stop itineraries often bank at Miami International (MIA), George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). That is a pattern, not a promise for your dates. On results, sort by fastest if you care about layover pain, or cheapest if you do not.
Airports for Los Angeles to Medellin
You depart Los Angeles International in Los Angeles, United States, and arrive at José María Córdova International in Medellin, Colombia. LAX is the origin code we use on this guide; MDE is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
LAX is the only origin code we list in this metro. MDE is the arrival code we treat as primary for Medellin. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: LAX Los Angeles International · MDE José María Córdova International
City hubs: Flights from Los Angeles · Flights to Medellin
Bags on LAX–MDE
On LAX–MDE, bag rules follow the seller, not Azurovia. Compare the same cabin and the same bags across airline-direct and travel-site totals.
Airlines often shown
Aeromexico is among the names that commonly appear on LAX–MDE, alongside Spirit, American Airlines, Delta. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
On Los Angeles–Medellin, demand is often softer in Jun and Jul, with Nov and Dec also worth checking. US holidays still reprice this pair. Move a day on the results strip before you assume the first date you typed is the cheapest.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Medellin?
There is usually no nonstop. Plan on about 7 hours of flying (3,348 miles) plus layover time.
When are Los Angeles to Medellin fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in Jun and Jul on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly Los Angeles to Medellin?
Sellers commonly show Aeromexico, Spirit, American Airlines, Delta on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do Los Angeles–Medellin tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $510, with sales near $269, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is LAX–MDE the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses LAX and MDE as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book Los Angeles–Medellin with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.
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